On this week's episode of the Android Central podcast Shruti Shekar, Jerry Hildenbrand, and Nicholas Sutrich share their opinions on the current problems surrounding Wear OS, Microsoft's push to compete with ChatGPT, our AI-driven search future, the frustrations surrounding digital video game ownership, and so much more! 

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ChatGPT could help Google more than Microsoft, ironically | Android Central

I won't buy another digital PS5 game and you shouldn't either | Android Central

Wear OS 3 finally fixes the problems Android watches have had for years | Android Central

Apple search would be Google's 'get out of jail free' card | Android Central

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On this week's episode of the Android Central podcast Shruti Shekar, Jerry Hildenbrand, Nicholas Sutrich, and Andrew Myrick answer burning questions like "who are tablets actually for?" and "why don't more games get delayed?", share their thoughts on wireless charging, discuss the current state of foldable displays, breakdown the Nothing Phone 1, and so much more!

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Carriers ruined my ability to switch between phones, not Apple | Android Central

Tablets suck but the Fold 4 doesn't | Android Central

Poll: Should phone makers switch to eSIM-only phones? | Android Central

The Nothing Phone 1 grabs another Android 13 beta with tons of new features | Android Central

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On this week's episode of the Android Central podcast Shruti Shekar, Jerry Hildenbrand, Nicholas Sutrich, and Chris Wedel discuss an array of high-profile security concerns involving popular camera apps, the problems surrounding some ad networks, Elon Musk's phone plan, the tragic death of a skunk, and so much more!

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https://www.androidcentral.com/accessories/smart-home/security-researcher-says-eufy-has-a-big-security-problem

https://www.androidcentral.com/accessories/smart-home/never-ever-put-a-camera-inside-your-home

https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/privacy-firm-reveals-that-many-shopping-apps-give-ad-networks-access-to-your-phone

https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/500-million-whatsapp-numbers-being-sold-on-the-dark-web

https://www.androidcentral.com/accessories/smart-home/what-android-central-staff-bought-for-cyber-monday-2022

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On this week's episode of the Android Central Podcast Shruti Shekar and Nicholas Sutrich host a special Qualcomm episode with Alex Katouzian, SVP and GM of mobile, compute, and XR. From mobile to VR, the Android Central team asks burning questions about the future of Qualcomm. 

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On this week's episode of the Android Central Podcast Shruti Shekar, Jerry Hildenbrand, Andrew Myrick, and Derrek Lee discuss the potential for VR to solve real-world problems, terrible in-game ads, issues with the iPad Pro, the Fossil Gen 6 Wellness Edition, the Amazon Fire TV Cube, and so much more!

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https://www.androidcentral.com/gaming/virtual-reality/nanome-meta-quest-pro

https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/i-told-google-about-an-app-with-the-most-disruptive-ads-ive-ever-seen-and-was-told-to-fix-it-myself

https://www.androidcentral.com/tablets/why-im-done-with-ipad

https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/mediatek-dimensity-9200-announced

https://www.androidcentral.com/wearables/fossil-gen-6-wellness-edition-review

https://www.androidcentral.com/streaming-tv/amazon-fire-tv-cube-2022-review

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Smartwatches monitor your activity when you are on the go. VR can let you go almost anywhere while actually going nowhere. This week, we dive into Fitbit, Meta Quest Pro, and more.

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• Apple exec confirms move to USB-C for future iPhone | Android Central
• Google needs to figure out what to do with Fitbit and Google Fit | Android Central
• When it comes to your health, don't place too much trust in your smartwatch | Android Central
• Fitbit Versa 4 review: Straying further from the path | Android Central
• Meta Quest Pro review: The Oculus Quest grew up (and got a job) | Android Central
• I played virtual D&D on a real table with the Quest Pro and it was amazing | Android Central

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There's a LOT more to say about Pixel 7 and Pixel Watch now that we've had some more time with them. We also question whether or not Wear OS 3 has the potential to make the watch market more competitive. Finally, we examine life in the metaverse with Meta Quest Pro.

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• Google Pixel 7 review: Let's face it, it's all about the cameras | Android Central
• Google Pixel Watch review: It's finally here, and it's good | Android Central
• Fossil says Wear OS 3 update is coming very soon to Gen 6 smartwatches | Android Central
• Google's Pixel Pass should have included the Pixel Watch and Pixel 7 | Android Central
• Meta Quest Pro hands-on: The amazing VR headset that isn't made for you | Android Central
• The next generation is already living in the metaverse | Android Central

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This week, we cover everything announced at Google's recent Pixel event and chat about the demise of Stadia.

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• Google's Pixel event 2022: The biggest announcements, from the Pixel 7 to Pixel Tablet | Android Central
• Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro Hands-on: The tock for last year's tick | Android Central
• Pixel Watch hands-on and first impressions: Google is officially in the smartwatch game | Android Central
• Why Google got away with such a boring Pixel Watch & Pixel 7 reveal | Android Central
• The Pixel 7 series finally gets Face Unlock, but the feature is limited to just that | Android Central
• The Pixel Tablet will become a major part of your Nest smart home | Android Central
• Google will never recover from its Stadia debacle | Android Central
• Forget Stadia, Google is getting back into VR in a way we didn't expect | Android Central

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This week, we examine the new Space Race and rural connectivity. We also talk about why Apple doesn't try to compete with Android OEM's when it comes to wearables, Pixel 7 leaks, the Pico 4 VR headset, and more.

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• Apple doesn't try to compete with Android OEMs, and that's why it's far more successful | Android Central
• The new Space Race is all about your smartphone | Android Central
• The T-Mobile and Starlink partnership has me hopeful for my rural connectivity issues | Android Central
• New Pixel Watch teaser video showcases design and new watch faces | Android Central
• Pixel 7 and 7 Pro prices leak, and we're pretty stoked | Android Central
• The Pico 4 is better than the Oculus Quest 2, so why isn't it coming to the U.S.? | Android Central

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